For people with Medicare, if ever there was a year to take its Open Enrollment (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) seriously and choose coverage carefully, this is it.
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How Dogs Help Us Lead Longer, Healthier Lives
Dogs seem to make us healthier than we would be without them. Social psychologist Bruce Headey conducted a survey of Australian dog-owners and found that they take fewer trips to the doctor and sleep better than non-dog-owners. They are also less likely to be on heart...
Why a Healthcare Bucket for Your Retirement Portfolio Makes Sense
Healthcare costs consume a growing share of retiree budgets over time. Because they typically rise at a rate higher than inflation, do healthcare expenses deserve their own bucket within the portfolio?Some experts say yes, that from a behavioral and financial...
Health Savings Accounts: Are They Just What the Doctor Ordered?
Most HSAs allow you to contribute through automatic transfers from a bank account or, if you're employed, through an automatic payroll deduction plan. Are health insurance premiums taking too big of a bite out of your budget? Do you wish you had better control over...
What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2022?
Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts change annually. Here's a look at some of the costs that will apply in 2022 if you're enrolled in Original Medicare Part A and Part B.Medicare Part B premiums According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Employer Open Enrollment: Make Benefit Choices That Work for You
One of your insurance options could be a better fit for your family and might even help reduce your overall health-care costs.Open enrollment is the window of time when employers introduce changes to their benefit offerings for the upcoming plan year. If you're...